How severe is CVE-2015-4997?

CVE-2015-4997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4997?

CVE-2015-4997 affects Ibm Websphere Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4997?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-4997 published?

CVE-2015-4997 was published on 2015-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4997

CVE-2015-4997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2015-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 before CF08 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4997?: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5.0 before CF08 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2015-4997?: CVE-2015-4997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4997?: CVE-2015-4997 affects Ibm Websphere Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4997 published?: CVE-2015-4997 was published on 2015-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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